Top image is the idea poly painted before posed. Below is how the concept grew after working up the body itself in a angular stylised version. I went with an angular style to go together with the rock element theme. Also this type of thing is my favourite kind of art to create. This ment a lot of time just working on a base body and head form then working in ideas.
I used pinterest for interesting shapes textures and inspiration. Pinterest board
I jumped about a lot with using armour or clothes. I had the idea of rocks forming from his body early on. I also love the strong look of Mauy Thai which influenced the design. I feel you can see it in the shorts and the molten rock wrapping the shins, forearms as well as rocks in the elbows and knees to make these contact points more dangerous.
